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OBJECTIVES: Introduction to Lyric-Writing
Introduction to Johnny Mercer
Comprehension of Literary Devices(e.g. rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia, personification, etc.)
Crafting Personal Lyrics
Understanding Copyright
INTRODUCTION TO LYRIC-WRITING Empower Students: Ability to write a song
Lyricist/Composer Definitions
Introduction to Johnny Mercer
ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE Play Song PAGE 30
What is the Message?
Review Understanding of Lyrics
Circle the Rhymes
Add’l Writing Tricks: Alliteration, Onomatopoeia
Brainstorm Song Ideas (e.g. Positive Advice)
WRITING THE SONG If finished early, how would the student sing it or rap it?
SHARING
COPYRIGHT
Workshop 1
Believe in yourself.
It’ll help your health.
It’s ok to make a mistake.
Just not like kissing a snake.
Never give up.
Not even if it is from drinking from a cup.
Don’t be shy.
Instead say “hi.”
© Natalija 2013, age 8
Dream Big
It’s a sunny day and I’ll dream big today!
We are playin’ outside in the green grass!
You better keep your head up or else, or
else….JEEPERS CREEPERS will get you!
He has wings and big sharp teeth! But
don’t believe in him. He’s FAKE KIDS!
Follow the path! Surf the world! Be
yourself! Do what you want with your life.
I’m going to be a MISSIONARY! I’ll surf
the world and ride waves on story days!
© Breanna 2014, 8 years old
Ode to the Sky!
Todays all about the dreams
So don’t tell me sky’s the limit.
Don’t tell me that ‘cause man walked on
the moon.
So follow your dreams, shoot for the stars.
If you tumble and fall, get right back up.
Don’t back off because you’re scared.
So shoot for the stars.
Don’t tell me you can’t do it
Don’t tell me that please.
Tell me the positives
Because that is music for my ears
So don’t back off, shoot for the stars.
If you stumble and fall get right back up.
So find yourself, follow your heart, and
shoot for the sky.
So breathe the positive, and exhale the
negative.
© Emily, 2013, age 10
Inspired by Accentuate the Positive
OBJECTIVES:
Understanding of Collaboration
Exploration of Mood of Song
Comprehension of Syllabication
Crafting Personal Lyrics
INTRODUCTION TO BLUES IN THE NIGHTCollaboration
Play Song PAGE 9
What is the message? Happy song/Sad song? Why?
GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE MELODYCall and Repeat-Sing/Speak in Rhythm the first 4 lines
Syllabic Breakdown
Review Onomatopoeia (opportunity in 4th line of song)
Brainstorm Song Ideas (e.g. Things that make us sad)
WRITING THE SONGUsing Syllabic Structure
SHARING
COPYRIGHT
Workshop 2
6-I hate being bullied.
6-It hurts peoples feelings.
6-I hate being bullied.
1—OW!
© Silvina, 2014, age 8
6-I hate carrot muffins.
6-They taste so disgusting.
6-I hate carrot muffins.
1-Ew!
6-I don’t wanna eat them.
6-They do not taste lovely.
6-Cause if I just eat them.
1-Barf!
6-Do not make me eat them.
5-I’m gonna hate you.
5-Don’t even force me.
5-OR I will force you!!!
© Aria, 2014, age 8
6-My parents are divorced.
6-It makes me really sad.
6-My parents are divorced.
1-Wah!
6-They argued very much.
6-They cussed at each other.
6-So they separated.
1-Stop!
6-I want them together.
5-But it doesn’t work.
5-I hate this feeling.
5-I hate this feeling.
© Tiffany, 2013, age 9
Inspired by Blues in the Night
OBJECTIVES: Comprehension of Specificity
Review of Literary Device (Rhyme)
Crafting Personal Lyrics
INTRODUCTION TO HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD Specificity with lyrics
Play Song PAGE 12 Investigate areas of specificity in song
Circle the Rhymes
APPLYING LYRICS TO TODAY Brainstorm identifiable specific people, places, things from this decade.
PAGE 17 Brainstorm Song Ideas: Hooray for _____________
(e.g. Locations, School Name, Holiday’s, Special Events, etc.)
WRITING THE SONGHooray for _______________.
If finished early, how would the student sing it or rap it?
SHARING
COPYRIGHT
Workshop 3
Hooray for L.A.
Hooray for L.A.
People buy iPhones and would talk on the phone all day if they could. Teenagers trying to
act cool, and saying OMG, and BRB.
Hooray for L.A.
Where the sun always shines,
And business men in a bind.
Hooray for L.A.
The children playing games, doing homework, and playing in the sun even when it’s winter.
Hooray for L.A.
© Irene, 2014, age 8
Inspired by Hooray for Hollywood
OBJECTIVES:
Comprehension of Literary Devices (Imagery, Metaphors, Simile)
Crafting Personal Lyrics
INTRODUCTION TO MOON RIVER
Introduce and Define Imagery, Metaphors, Simile
Play Song PAGE 10
What is the message? Circle the rhymes and identify the imagery used.
WRITING THE SONG
Brainstorm their dreams/wishes for the future.
Using their five senses describe their dream.
CHALLENGE: Create a song title using two images (similar to Moon River).
Write a song about their dreams for the future using literary devices.
If finished early, how would the student sing it or rap it?
SHARING
COPYRIGHT
Workshop 4
Author
I think what I write, I think over night. Once I
make a book, I want it to look right. I will think
day and night, smell the smell of the night, hear
the sound of the pencil write,
see the sight of me write!
© Eric, 2013, age 9
Beach Shells
Jump in the water, see the shells twinkling
In the night. Smell the salty waves.
Need a vacation at the beach.
Hear those seagulls
Golden sand. Feel the
Warm water as I admire
Those beach shells!
© Gailee, 2013, age 9
You shine like the moon and you smile like the
sun. You giggle like the sun that shimmers in the
sky. Never give up like Johnny Mercer. Try your
best. Break a leg!
© Paul, 2013, age 9
Midnight Happiness
This night with my cousins
Getting a bit of some muffins
That my grandma and aunt made
In the kitchen…hey!
Don’t forget the coffee.
It goes great on this holiday.
Staying up till midnight
And finally sleep tight
And wake up with some bright sunlight.
© Jocelyn, 2013, age 9
Inspired by Moon River
OBJECTIVES:
Introduction of Song Structure (VERSE/CHORUS)
Storytelling through Lyric-Writing
Crafting Personal Lyrics
INTRODUCTION OF SONG STRUCTUREDefine Verse/Chorus/Stanza
Song Structure: AABA, ABAB, etc.
STORYTELLINGReview Story Structure: Beg/Middle/End, Problem, & Solution
How to Turn Story Into Song:
Beg, Chorus, Middle Chorus, End, Chorus x2
WRITING THE SONG: CLASSROOM COLLABORATIONCreate the Story
CHALLENGE: Using Rhyme and/or Other Literary Devices
SHARING
COPYRIGHT
Workshop
OBJECTIVES:
Program Assessment
Collecting Lyrics for the Johnny Mercer Foundation
TEACHER & STUDENT SURVEYS
Qualitative and Quantitative Feedback
REPLICATING LYRICSStudents should re-write favorite lyrics to submit to The Johnny Mercer
Foundation.
Copyright.
MEDIA SUBMISSIONSVideo/Media Releases from students including
photographs/video/recordings to be submitted to The Johnny Mercer Foundation.
SUBMIT
For Teachers
For Students
Quantitative
Feedback
Quantitative
Feedback
Teacher
Qualitative
Feedback
Student Quantitative Feedback
Student Qualitative Feedback
English & Spanish
English & Spanish
OBJECTIVES:
Make it Your Own!
Additional lessons can be created around exercises found in the ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE Activity Guide.
Have Fun and Make the Lesson Your Own!
Set Students Up For Success.